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March 25, 2012
Join Authors and Members at the 2012 RT Booklover’s Convention
The RT Booklover’s Convention will be held at The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel in Chicago, IL from April 11 - April 15, 2012.
Among IMRR's favorite authors and members attending are: Kimberly Kaye Terry, AM Wells, Naomi James, Angela Kay Austin, Chaeya Robles, Erosa Knowles, Taige Crenshaw, and Laverne Thompson.
At least two other multi-published authors are planning to attend.
And of course, IMRR's Staff will be there and ready to talk books and party! If you're in the area, join them for the book fairs on Thursday and Saturday! Entry is only $5!
For more information: http://www.rtconvention.com/
Published on March 25, 2012 22:00
Join Authors and Members at the 2012 RT Booklover's Convention
The RT Booklover's Convention will be held at The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Hotel in Chicago, IL from April 11 - April 15, 2012.
Among IMRR's favorite authors and members attending are: Kimberly Kaye Terry, AM Wells, Naomi James, Angela Kay Austin, Chaeya Robles, Erosa Knowles, Taige Crenshaw, and Laverne Thompson.
At least two other multi-published authors are planning to attend.
And of course, IMRR's Staff will be there and ready to talk books and party! If you're in the area, join them for the book fairs on Thursday and Saturday! Entry is only $5!
For more information: http://www.rtconvention.com/
Published on March 25, 2012 22:00
March 18, 2012
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Published on March 18, 2012 22:00
March 11, 2012
Meet Symphony, Author of Cover Blown

Do you know of any employees, in your office, having secret affairs right under your nose? Well, along comes " Cover Blown ," the first installment of Office Fantasies.
This blur will help you wet your sensual appetite :

Office Fantasies is a hot and steamy collection of erotic stories between two attractive coworkers, Marcus & Sydney. Marcus "the cute new guy" whom recently moved to Miami seems to be the shy, quiet, mystery guy. Little does Sydney know, she has an insatiable, passionate, sexual terrorist in her presence.
In the first episode of Office Fantasies, "Cover Blown", the obvious attraction between Marcus and Sydney has become the talk of the office. Every day the two of them flirt and tease each other, until the sexual tension finally explodes into the Perfect Chemistry. Parking decks, office bathrooms and building elevators. This fantasy turned reality contains all the elements that make for a once in a lifetime sexual adventure for two.
Sydney & Marcus's encounters will leave you breathless, wanting to know increasingly juicy details of their explosive sexual relationship in and outside of the office. Are you sleeping with your office fantasy?
Excerpt:
Buckle your seatsAnd strap inBecause ladiesThis is going to be A really WET andExplosive ride I hope you have You're favorite Toy near by Because trust me You will need itChange your batteriesLock your doorsSlide those panties To the side This fantasyIs going to Be a while I'm sure These encountersWill have Your bodies squirming And dripping wet

About the Author:
Symphony is a closet freak whom lives his fantasies through his many alter egos' in this case the character of Marcus. Shy to the eye with a sexual appetite for two or even three. Symphony is passionate in all that he does, priding himself on serving his woman with the ultimate experience of endless orgasmic pleasure. A sexual crusader if you will, on a journey to give the experience of a lifetime to the few unknowing women whom fall to his baby face and shy demeanor.
Symphony carries himself as a, passive and shy gentlemen. Giving women a false sense of security in the bedroom, of you know the conversation ladies "Don't hurt-em girl".
Currently residing in Atlanta, GA, Symphony writes his own experiences coupled with fantasies of his just nasty mind. In the first installment of Office Fantasies "Cover Blown" Symphony's stories will take you on a journey of sexual chemistry at its very best.
"ARE YOU SLEEPING WITH YOUR OFFICE FANTASY"
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For more information about the author and to purchase his book(s), please visit http://www.myofficefantasies.com/
Published on March 11, 2012 22:00
March 4, 2012
Online Dating: Men versus Women
See how men and women think when it comes to online dating and how you can improve your chances of meeting someone by using the Infographic. Click here to use the graphic.
Enjoy and happy online dating.
Submitted by Pamela Page

Published on March 04, 2012 21:00
February 26, 2012
When is Infidelity Acceptable? By Miss Know it All


After reading this editorial, the question is, "Is infidelity ever acceptable if a significant other is physically or mentally incapacitated?"
When couples vow to remain faithful, for better or for worse and in sickness and in health, sometimes that promise can become ambiguous if a spouse is not able to give or receive emotional or physical fulfillment because of a debilitating illness.
Most people agree that there is never any excuse for stepping outside of a marriage. However, some health professionals, social workers and religious leaders are beginning to redefine what adultery is when failing health becomes an issue. A few experts believe that establishing a relationship outside of the marriage could be beneficial to the caregiver and the person, who is suffering from a deteriorating disease.
Adultery is defined as sexual unfaithfulness of a married person. If a new definition of infidelity is suggested, perhaps the declarations recited during a wedding ceremony may also have to be modified.
What are your thoughts about this issue? Is it ever okay to commit adultery if a spouse cannot fulfill his or her partner's physical or emotional needs because of fading health? Do you know of any couples who are presently going through this dilemma?
Published on February 26, 2012 21:00
February 19, 2012
Meet Siggy Buckley, Author of Next Time Lucky - Lessons of a Matchmaker


Her story is an intriguing read, offering a revealing glimpse into the world of cyber romance for singles that are toying with the idea, for those who haven't dared yet, or those who just want to compare notes. It also discloses practical advice for modern day's mate selection through the eyes of a dating expert, both on the Internet and in the real world.
With insight and great humor, Siggy Buckley tells the sassy story of a modern woman's dilemma of being independent yet longing for coupledom.
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Ms. Buckley, thank you for allowing One World Singles Magazine Blog peek into the world of a professional matchmaker.
I enjoyed reading Next Time Lucky . It is a captivating read. Since the novel is based on your life as a professional matchmaker and the owner of an import wine business, what type of feedback or comments have you received from the people whose lives the book is loosely based on? Honestly, I got very little but I'm not unhappy about it. I was afraid that George's wealthy and well-known family might sue me…}Somebody explained to me that such a book, of such an intimate nature is too close to home for some people and that's why they refrained from commenting. My now grown-up children refuse to read it!
Which was the most demanding, running a matchmaking agency, an import wine business or writing Next Time Lucky? They all had their challenges as you can imagine. Running the matchmaking agency became frustrating after a while when people were unhappy with my choices or their relationships broke up after some time. I often felt like an agony aunt. The wine business was challenging first as I could only tell a red from a white when I took it over. I had to learn a lot fast. After that, it was the physical strain on my back carrying the cases etc. Writing the book was fun. Finishing it was demanding, trying to sell the manuscript was frustrating. I had an agent for a year who didn't sell it. That was outright nailbiting. It was out of my hands at that stage.
Who or what inspired you to become an author. My now husband, the love of my life whom I found at the end of the book. I had only kept a diary of my encounters. He suggested to turn it into a book and encouraged me all along. He even proofread it. He is my biggest fan!
Have you ever had writer's block, and if so, how did you overcome it. I'm lucky in that respect that I can write when it suits me, there are no deadlines etc. Sometimes I worry that I haven't submitted an article for a while or posted a blog. Out of a sudden, a topic pops up out of nowhere and the writing then flows.
From where do you get your story ideas? I usually write about my own experiences. See my second eBook Home Swapping Secrets. I'm working on a third called "I once had a Farm in Ireland"; you could say that is directly taken out of my life as well, based on my years as a farmer's wife. I'm afraid I have no imagination to craft stories around vampires, concoct whodunits or political intrigues.
As a writer, what has been your biggest test that you have overcome? Keeping the first manuscript in the drawer after x-amount of refusals and to believe in yourself and keep writing.
Are you planning to write any more books in the near future? See above. In addition, again, a biographical story playing in Ireland about abuse by the Catholic Church in the 60s that happened to my former housekeeper, Pauline.
What advice would you give someone who is thinking about writing a book? Do it, but don't expect to become the next bestselling author and make oodles of money. It's a time-consuming hobby. Keep your day job!
When it comes to writing, how do you manage your time? As I'm a chronic pain patient, my schedule is dictated by how I feel. A set time schedule doesn't suit me, but I like to get started in the mornings, potter around the house and do some more in the afternoons.
What advice would you give an author who receives a negative review on his or her book? Don't take it personally. I do, but one shouldn't. You cannot please all the people all the time. Believe it or not, there are people who don't like candy or a glass of excellent wine!
Thank you for allowing us to dialogue with you. Do you have any words of wisdom for future authors? In my experience, writing is like a bug. Once you get it - you can't stop! Enjoy and go with the flow! Thank you for your interest! The pleasure was all mine!
About the Author:
Former matchmaker par excellence - or Dating Guru as the Irish media liked to call her - Ms. Buckley was born in Germany. Having achieved a Masters Degree in English, she got married, had two children and then emigrated to Ireland with her family for the GOOD LIFE.
Involuntary life on an Irish farm produced a crop of misgivings and the break-up of her marriage. Single again, she launched a dating service in Dublin, which eventually planted the seeds for her book, Next Time Lucky.
She is now happily married and lives in the USA, writes for American Chronicles and Opednews and writes a blog that deals with her previous life on an organic farm called "I once had a farm in Ireland," at In and Out of Ireland.
The author is also the proud new international member of the National League of American Pen Women.
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Links to Author's Sites
http://www.nexttimelucky.com/https://www.createspace.com/3507813Book Trailer on YouTube New Blog Talk Show - starting at 12 EST. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005N0N3COhttp://www.americanpenwomen.org/
Published on February 19, 2012 21:00
February 12, 2012
Learning to Listen to your Dating Site Partner by Cara Michaels

You don't need to interrupt at every turn. Wait until your dating site partner is finished with what he has to say, and then ask questions or give your perspective in regard to the conversation. Actively listening doesn't mean you interrupt; it means you actively take in the information your partner is communicating to you. You should keep eye contact and nod and react to what he's saying in order to show him that you are actively involved in the conversation.
If your partner is on a roll and they are talking and talking and talking and you don't want to interrupt, train yourself to remember the thought that popped into your head so you can let him finish what he's saying. Or, you can quickly jot down your thought if it's really important enough to bring it up after he's finished speaking. Learning the give and take of conversation is a real art and it is essential if you're going to move forward with your relationship.
Part of being in a well-rounded relationship is allowing your partner to talk and speak their mind when they need to. Being there to show your support without getting defensive or opinionated. Allowing your partner the opportunity to go off if need be, without interrupting or derailing the conversation. If this happens all the time, this may be an issue to address within the boundaries of your relationship. But if from time to time, your partner is simply asking you to sit and listen to him, then it's one of the many things you can do to show how much you care.
Author Bio: Cara Michaels is constantly sought after by friends and family for relationship advice. She has taken her knowledge to the web and frequently writes for Online Dating Sites.
Published on February 12, 2012 21:00
February 5, 2012
Announcing the D.I.N.E. Cruise
The cruise departs from Miami and heads to the Bahamas from May 4-7, 2012. It is an opportunity for matchmakers, dating coaches, authors and dating and relationship experts to come together. The focus will be on matchmaking and dating coaching, having some fun in the sun and networking with old and new colleagues. Cabin prices begin at $350. For more details, click here.

Published on February 05, 2012 21:00
January 29, 2012
A Pre Valentine's Day Special: Featuring Mary M. Forbes, Author of Four Romance Books
Mary M. Forbes, Author Forever an optimist with hope in her heart, Mary M. Forbes loves creating stories with happy endings and overcoming severe conflicts to obtain that end. She has written three historical romances, set in the colorful, little known Canadian West, which makes Hawk's Gift, (Canada's Civil War), Alberta Wild Rose (fabled Lost Lemon Gold Mine), and Paradise on the Horizon (homesteading in the wilderness) true romance stories, in a unique setting. Her latest romance is a contemporary romance involving an unlikely romance and set in the cowboy atmosphere of Calgary, Alberta. She is presently working on a romance suspense "Angels Among Us," which she hopes to have available in the fall of 2012.
Many individuals go through life wondering if they'll ever meet the one. "One Dance with a Stranger" takes readers through the journey of a country superstar's life and his determination to find true love, even if it means pursuing his brother's troubled fiancée.
Throughout each page of this book, author Mary M. Forbes shares an up and down journey of one very twisted love story; and in the end, it is evident that opposites really do attract.
Whether it is fate or destiny, love happens for a reason, but the ultimate question is, "Can this love survive?"
This is a love story full of romance, seduction and corruption that is sure to get the heart racing. Experience a story of magic; readers will not only leave satisfied, but wanting more from Forbes.
Excerpt
...She couldn't seem to summon the energy to break his hold. He allowed her that small concession, twining his fingers with hers instead. The gliding motion caused her heart to pound. How could just dancing cause her heart to pound? And how could she of all people be feeling this way about a man she didn't even like?...
Reviews:
Midwest Reviews - Greenspan's Bookshelf: One Dance with a Stranger by Mary M. Forbes
Love matters to some, but it doesn't matter to others. "One Dance with a Stranger" is a romance that follows a truly unique relationship. Emily Van Sheldon wants anything in the world to get out of the poorhouse, even if it means marrying only for profit. But she may get both in the package of country singer Wade Hart, however she finds it hard to go off her beaten track for success in life. "One Dance with a Stranger" is a choice pick that should not be ignored by romance fans.
About the Author
Mary M. Forbes lives in the Rocky Mountain Wilderness and travels extensively throughout Canada and the USA. Mary is an avid reader of all genres. She enjoys country music, cowboys, horses, the outdoors, history and travelling. She has completed "Writing for Children and Teenagers" and "The Writing School" courses as well as attending DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta and completed courses in Adobe Photoshop and Movie Editing. Other accomplishments are in accounting and she is a Certified Weather Observer. Her true passions are writing, exploring and researching both in western USA and in Canada.
All of the author's books are available in soft cover and Kindle form at Amazon.com and Amazon.ca (Canada), Create Space and other e-publishing stores.
Links to Author's Sites
http://marymforbes.wordpress.com/ http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002UUEK4U
Could there be any reason to fall in love with a useless drifter? Read 'Hawk's Gift' by Mary M. Forbes. Available at Amazon.


Throughout each page of this book, author Mary M. Forbes shares an up and down journey of one very twisted love story; and in the end, it is evident that opposites really do attract.
Whether it is fate or destiny, love happens for a reason, but the ultimate question is, "Can this love survive?"
This is a love story full of romance, seduction and corruption that is sure to get the heart racing. Experience a story of magic; readers will not only leave satisfied, but wanting more from Forbes.
Excerpt
...She couldn't seem to summon the energy to break his hold. He allowed her that small concession, twining his fingers with hers instead. The gliding motion caused her heart to pound. How could just dancing cause her heart to pound? And how could she of all people be feeling this way about a man she didn't even like?...
Reviews:
Midwest Reviews - Greenspan's Bookshelf: One Dance with a Stranger by Mary M. Forbes
Love matters to some, but it doesn't matter to others. "One Dance with a Stranger" is a romance that follows a truly unique relationship. Emily Van Sheldon wants anything in the world to get out of the poorhouse, even if it means marrying only for profit. But she may get both in the package of country singer Wade Hart, however she finds it hard to go off her beaten track for success in life. "One Dance with a Stranger" is a choice pick that should not be ignored by romance fans.
About the Author
Mary M. Forbes lives in the Rocky Mountain Wilderness and travels extensively throughout Canada and the USA. Mary is an avid reader of all genres. She enjoys country music, cowboys, horses, the outdoors, history and travelling. She has completed "Writing for Children and Teenagers" and "The Writing School" courses as well as attending DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta and completed courses in Adobe Photoshop and Movie Editing. Other accomplishments are in accounting and she is a Certified Weather Observer. Her true passions are writing, exploring and researching both in western USA and in Canada.
All of the author's books are available in soft cover and Kindle form at Amazon.com and Amazon.ca (Canada), Create Space and other e-publishing stores.
Links to Author's Sites
http://marymforbes.wordpress.com/ http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B002UUEK4U
Could there be any reason to fall in love with a useless drifter? Read 'Hawk's Gift' by Mary M. Forbes. Available at Amazon.
Published on January 29, 2012 21:00